The Secret Life of Sam by Kim Ventrella

The Secret Life of Sam

Kim Ventrella

272 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction childrens middle grade adventurous emotional lighthearted slow-paced

Description

The timelessness of Bridge to Terabithia meets the wonder of Big Fish in this bittersweet, magical story, perfect for fans of Barbara O’Connor, Lisa Graff, and Dan Gemeinhart.When Sam’s dad dies in a car accident, Sam is shuttled off to the dusty ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
emotional 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
hopeful 33%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.0

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